Knicks Rally Past Heat, Towns Scores 44 Points
New York Rallies to Beat Miami 116-107
Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 12 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
Towns’ Monster Game
Towns had the fourth-most points for the Knicks against the Heat, with Jamal Crawford scoring 52 in 2007, Carmelo Anthony having 50 at Miami in 2013, and RJ Barrett 46 in 2022. Mikal Bridges added 17 points for New York, which trailed by 13 in the third quarter before flipping the game. OG Anunoby had 11 points and Josh Hart finished with 10 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.
Heat Struggle in First Quarter
Tyler Herro had 34 points for Miami, hitting eight 3-pointers. Terry Rozier scored 16 points, Jimmy Butler had 15, Bam Adebayo 11 and Nikola Jovic 10. Miami was again without Kevin Love, who has missed all four games this season for personal reasons.
Key Moments and Stats
- The Knicks ended the third quarter on a 30-10 run, turning a 70-57 deficit into an 87-80 lead.
- Opponents 100, Heat 54. That’s the combined third-quarter score in Miami’s three home games this season. Opponents are shooting 54% in those quarters, the Heat 27%.
Up Next
New York goes to Detroit on Friday night for the second game of a four-game trip. Miami plays in Mexico City against Washington on Saturday night.
Conclusion
The Knicks’ comeback victory was marked by Towns’ outstanding performance, which kept them in the game throughout the first half. The team’s second-half surge was fueled by Brunson’s 18 points and Bridges’ 17. The Heat, on the other hand, struggled in the first quarter, with Butler and Adebayo combining for just 2-13 from the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many points did Karl-Anthony Towns score in the game?
A: 44 points
Q: How many points did Jalen Brunson score in the second half?
A: 18 points
Q: Who scored 52 points for the Knicks against the Heat in 2007?
A: Jamal Crawford
Q: Who scored 50 points for the Knicks at Miami in 2013?
A: Carmelo Anthony
